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Kapaa, HI vs Sitka, AK

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- Sitka has 99.0% more rainy days than Kapaa.
- Sitka has 64.9% less Sunny Days than Kapaa.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sitka scores 33.3% worse than Kapaa
 Kapaa, HISitka, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock12038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny239  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low64  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index9.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
Reviews for Kapaa    4 Reviews

I have lived on Kaua'i, Hawai'i for about two years now, with about 20 years of prior vacationing (up to 1 month). Living here is much different than vacationing here,  More

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Over 7 years ago

My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Kapaa in July of 2017. As tourists we found it a wonderful place. There were ample places to eat and shop for souvenirs.   More

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Over 8 years ago

For many, Kapaa is considered middle of the island in a way. Whether you are going North or going South, Kapaa seems to be a great midway point. There are tons of  More

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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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